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| − | + | |stub=Yes | |
| + | |name=Stiktos Betta | ||
| + | |species=Betta stiktos | ||
| + | |image=No_Image.png | ||
| + | |caption=Resembles the Malaysian betta imbellis | ||
| + | |availability=Uncommon | ||
| + | |habitat=Asia | ||
| + | |family=Osphronemidae | ||
| + | |captive_bred=Yes | ||
| + | |difficulty=Easy | ||
| + | |min_size=1.5 | ||
| + | |max_size=2 | ||
| + | |size_units=Inches | ||
| + | |stocking_ratio_male=1 | ||
| + | |stocking_ratio_female=3 | ||
| + | |diet=c | ||
| + | |food_flake=Yes | ||
| + | |food_pellet=Yes | ||
| + | |food_live=Yes | ||
| + | |food_other=No | ||
| + | |min_life_span=1 | ||
| + | |max_life_span=2 | ||
| + | |min_sg=1 | ||
| + | |max_sg=1 | ||
| + | |min_tank_size=10 | ||
| + | |min_tank_size_unit=Gallon | ||
| + | |min_ph=6.0 | ||
| + | |max_ph=8.0 | ||
| + | |min_temperature=60 | ||
| + | |max_temperature=70 | ||
| + | |temperature_units=F | ||
| + | |min_water_hardness=3.0 | ||
| + | |max_water_hardness=6.0 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | == Origin == | |
| + | :Found in the Mekong drainage in Cambodia. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Sexing == | ||
| + | :Males are more colourful than females. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in male/female pairs or in species tanks, although multiple males will be territorial towards one another so need a lot of cover and hiding places. For a species tank with a group they should be kept in no smaller than {{gal|30}}. | ||
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| + | |||
| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Feed meaty foods such as [[bloodworm]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. It's recommended to skip a day once a week. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers a well planted tank with hiding places with things such as rockwork and [[bogwood]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Peaceful mostly, will occasionally nip, but it's more for show, and doesn't do any real damage. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Colouration is more intense than the similar Malaysian ''[[Betta imbellis]]''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | {{Categories | ||
| + | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Anabantoids, Bettas | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | |||
| + | == External links == | ||
| + | *{{FishBase |id=62611}} | ||
| + | *[http://www.ibcbettas.org/smp/species/stiktos.html IBC Bettas] | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 1 February 2025
Stiktos Betta
Resembles the Malaysian betta imbellis
Betta stiktos
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
15.6-21.1°C (60 -70 °F)
3.0-6.0 °d
1:3 M:F
1-2 years
Family
Osphronemidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Origin
- Found in the Mekong drainage in Cambodia.
Sexing
- Males are more colourful than females.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in male/female pairs or in species tanks, although multiple males will be territorial towards one another so need a lot of cover and hiding places. For a species tank with a group they should be kept in no smaller than 114 Litres (30 US G.).
Diet
- Feed meaty foods such as bloodworm.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. It's recommended to skip a day once a week.
Environment specifics
- Prefers a well planted tank with hiding places with things such as rockwork and bogwood.
Behaviour
- Peaceful mostly, will occasionally nip, but it's more for show, and doesn't do any real damage.
Identification
- Colouration is more intense than the similar Malaysian Betta imbellis.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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